Period drama: Old Cao's carefree life

Chapter 17 Jia Guangzheng? Camel Xiangzi
"Cao-san, you are a trustworthy friend!" Fujita's face beamed like a chrysanthemum.

"Of course, since Fujita-kun trusts me so much, how could I possibly let you down?"

"Shall we begin?"

"Of course." Fujita had already received the money, so he had no objection.

With a wave of his hand, the Japanese soldiers in the convoy immediately got off and stood to the side.

Bang bang~~
Cao Wei clapped his hands, and the first group of people who had been waiting for a long time immediately began to move.

These people remained silent throughout, working in groups of three, and quickly began moving supplies.

Zheng Chaoyang was excited and personally participated in the moving, as these were all purchased by the organization!
With these supplies, how many fewer people would have to sacrifice their lives!
Cao Wei Da did not stop him. "Fujita-kun, let's go over there and have a smoke. It's too dusty here, so we won't choke."

"Well done, Cao-san really thought this through." Fujita Sousuke waved his hand, his white gloves clearly visible in the dim light.

Time flies, and an hour has passed in the blink of an eye.

Amidst the bustling activity, a whole load of supplies was unloaded onto the already prepared mule carts and horse-drawn wagons in just one hour.

Little Ears whistled, and the group quickly disappeared into the darkness.

Another group of people emerged from the darkness, silently leading donkeys and horses, preparing to drive the supplies out of the city.

Fujita, who had watched the whole thing, gave a thumbs up. "Cao-san, working with you is so worry-free!"

Cao Wei Da humbly replied, "Not at all, we can only do some manual labor. Fujita-kun has been so kind to me, I will do my best to do my best."

"Alright, it's a pleasure doing business with you then. I'll be off with my men now."

The deal is done, and all Fujita Sousuke wants to do now is get back and divide the spoils.

"Fujita-kun, I have already booked a private room at Yutoi for tomorrow night. Please let Matsui-kun and the others know about it."

Upon hearing that he was going to Yutao, Fujita immediately put on a lewd smile and winked, saying, "Yoshi, Cao-san, you've gone to a lot of trouble. I'll make sure to inform everyone properly. I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, he jumped into the military vehicle, and the convoy turned around and left.

"Cao Weida, the supplies have been checked, and the numbers are exactly as described." Zheng Chaoyang was covered in sweat, his clothes were a little disheveled, but his face was full of energy.

"As long as the number is correct, this is the military police's starting pass that allows you to leave the city without any hindrance."

Zheng Chaoyang took it, and looking at the two big characters 'Inspection-Free' on it, he was so excited that he clenched his teeth.

This is a great thing! With this, it will be much easier to transport supplies out of the city in the future!

It's important to understand that transporting supplies out is much more difficult than collecting them!

With this, entering and leaving Beiping would be as easy as strolling through one's own backyard!

It's a pity that this thing isn't permanent; it'll be useless after a certain period of time.

"Cao Weida, will we still be able to get our hands on this thing in the future?" Zheng Chaoyang asked expectantly.

Cao Weida raised an eyebrow. "I can't guarantee that. We'll see later. I'll get you two more when I have the chance."

"Pay more attention to it, my brothers and I will remember your kindness," Zheng Chaoyang said veiledly.

Cao Weida nodded. "Don't worry, I will do my best. We are all compatriots, and I will definitely help if I can."

"Alright, things could get complicated if we wait any longer. Let's get going. There's nothing more for me to do now, so I won't get involved. I'll head back now."

Back in the courtyard, Cao Weida quickly washed his feet and climbed into bed, falling fast asleep.

I slept soundly until the next morning, when I was woken up by a series of knocks on the door.

"Hey buddy, get up quickly, it's almost time for roll call."

"Ah~~" Cao Weida yawned and nodded, then asked in confusion, "What were you doing last night, kid? You're still not awake?"

He lowered his voice and asked, "You didn't go and provoke the Japanese again, did you? They've been cracking down hard these days!"

"Don't worry, Master Duo, it's not about causing trouble for the Japanese. It's about doing business with them." Cao Weida didn't explain it too clearly. There was no need to tell Duomen about this, and he didn't intend to involve Duomen in it.

It's not that I don't trust multiple doors, it's just that there's no need for them.

As the saying goes, if a ruler is not discreet, he will lose his ministers; if a minister is not discreet, he will lose his life; if matters are not kept secret, they will lead to disaster.

Some things don't necessarily need to be said just because you trust someone; sometimes it's better for both parties not to say them.

Hearing him say that, Duomen was finally relieved.

"By the way, let me tell you something. Jia Guangzheng, the head of the Jia family in the courtyard at No. 95 Nanluoguxiang, has been taken away by the Matsui intelligence agency. Do you have any connections to get him out?"

No. 95 Nanluoguxiang?

Upon hearing the address, Cao Weida was stunned for a moment, and the name of a TV series immediately popped into his mind: "Full House of Love".

However, he wasn't surprised at all. He had already seen several characters from TV dramas, so seeing one more in "Love in the Courtyard" wouldn't make a difference. He wouldn't treat the other person differently just because they were associated with a character in a TV drama.

To him, the other person was just an ordinary citizen!

If he can come up with money, everything is negotiable; if he can't, then so be it. "What's his family background? Who are his family members? What do they do? What crimes have they committed?"

"Hey, what kind of background could he have? He's just an ordinary blacksmith. What could he possibly have done? He just got drunk a few days ago and was bragging on the street when he said a few anti-Japanese things. Unfortunately, a Japanese spy overheard him and arrested him."

"There is a daughter-in-law named Jia Zhangshi in the family, and a son named Jia Dongxu. It seems there is also an old mother, but she lives in the countryside."

"So, can the Matsui Special Service get their hands on it? If not, then forget it, I'll take back this deal."

Cao Weida was immediately delighted. What a coincidence! If it were any other intelligence agency, he might have had to find a middleman, but the Matsui intelligence agency was Matsui Koji's backyard!
Let alone just a drunkard talking nonsense, even if it's a real rebel, he's confident he can get him out, as long as the money is right!
"How much money did his family contribute?"

"Four little yellow croakers!" Duomen held up four fingers.

"Wow, wasn't he just a blacksmith? How come he's so rich?" Cao Weida was extremely surprised; the amount he mentioned was truly unexpected.

That's quite a sum of money. Can an ordinary blacksmith really afford to spend that much?!

Duomen shook his head. "They say it was passed down from their ancestors, but who knows?"

Cao Wei Da nodded. He didn't care whether it was inherited from his ancestors or stolen or robbed. It was none of his business as long as he could afford it.

"Keep the money first, and tell her that as long as the person is still alive, once the money is in place, we'll get the person out."

Upon hearing this, Duomen immediately understood; this clearly indicated that there was a way to get the person out of trouble.

"Okay, I'll go tell you after I've checked in. I'll wait for you. Hurry up and wash up, then go check in."

Duomen was very happy that he was about to complete his first order.

Cao Weida quickly washed up and went out with Duomen.

After clocking in, I found a phone and called Matsui.

"Mr. Matsui, I have a friend here who seems to have had some misunderstanding with the Matsui Special Agent Agency and was taken away. Would you like me to explain to you in person and clear up this misunderstanding?"

For Koji Matsui, getting someone out of the Matsui Special Service Agency was a piece of cake; he had someone investigate.

Upon learning that it was merely due to drunkenness and rambling, he immediately stated:

"This is indeed a misunderstanding. I have already asked them to release him. All the formalities have been completed. He can pick him up from the intelligence agency in an hour."

"Oh, thank you so much, Mr. Matsui. On behalf of the Jia family, I thank you. To show my sincerity, I will visit you in person later to express my gratitude."

"Oh, Cao Sang, we're friends, you're too kind. It was just a small favor, no need for that."

"However, Cao Sang, as you know, spies never know when to hold their ground, and there are bound to be some minor injuries. I hope you don't misunderstand."

"Matsui-kun, what are you saying? It's just that my friend doesn't know how to keep his mouth shut, so he should be taught a lesson and learn his lesson."

"Haha, I'm glad Cao Sang didn't misunderstand. Okay, I have something to do here, so I'll hang up now."

"You go ahead and do your work. I'll bother you later, just don't find me annoying. That's all, I'm hanging up now. I'm going to scold him (see you later)."

After hanging up the phone, Cao Weida immediately contacted Duomen.

"Master Duo, it's all taken care of. Let's go find the Jia family. Once we receive the money, we just need to pick them up at the Matsui Special Agent Agency within an hour."

“Okay, I’ll go right away.” Duomen was full of energy and immediately pulled Cao Weida out of the police station.

Once outside, he waved, and a young man pulling a rickshaw came running over.

"Greetings, gentlemen."

Duomen greeted him with a smile, "Oh, it's Camel Xiangzi."

Camel Xiangzi?

Cao Weida looked over and saw that Camel Xiangzi's head was not very big, with round eyes, a fleshy nose, short and thick eyebrows, and a shaved head that shone brightly in the sunlight.

Her face was flushed, and there was a rather large scar near her right ear.

He looked to be in his early twenties, tall, with well-defined muscles, exuding a sense of power.

Although the harsh winter is no longer present, the temperature in Beiping is still very low in the morning, but Camel Xiangzi is only wearing a t-shirt, which is covered with fine sweat.

Unlike other rickshaw pullers who are hunched over, Camel Xiangzi has a straight back and exudes a lively spirit that makes people feel more relaxed when they see him.

“Camel Xiangzi. I don’t think he’s hunchbacked, so why is he called Camel Xiangzi?” Cao Weida stroked his chin, pretending to be puzzled.

"Haha, there's a story behind this, let me tell you."

"Ahem, Master Duo, please don't make fun of me. Where are you two headed?"

Xiangzi scratched his bald head awkwardly. Being told about his embarrassing past in front of others made him so embarrassed that he wanted to dig a house out of his toes.

"To 95 Nanluoguxiang," Duomen chuckled, no longer teasing him, and climbed into the truck bed. "I've heard your truck is fast and steady, so today I'll take the opportunity to enjoy it too."

"Alright, gentlemen, hold on tight." Camel Xiangzi was a hardworking man. His hands, gripping the handlebars, were thick and hard as iron, with clear lines. The rickshaw ran exceptionally smoothly, maintaining a steady pace all the way. Although he was constantly panting, the rickshaw did not show any significant wobbling.

(End of this chapter)